1. The 3 Cs: “Be CLEAR on your expectations for behavior and performance. Be CON-SISTENT—follow through so students know what to expect from you as a teacher. Be COMPASSIONATE—show your students that you really care about them and want them to succeed.”

2. Management Matters: “Strong classroom management is the key to teaching. No mat-ter how well you know the content, students can't learn in a chaotic environment.”

3. Routines Are Your Friends: “They should be the first things that you teach!”

4. Flexibility Rules: “Relax. Be in control. Be prepared to be flexible!”

5. Wear Comfy Shoes: “Number 1: It's all about relationships. If you make the students feel that you genuinely care about them, they'll do what you ask and then some.

The Community Services Block grant Plan and Budget Proposal for the upcoming FY17 is ready for public review. Please click here to download and view it. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Talley, Director of Community Services, at (270) 782-3162 or ltalley@casoky.org.